Twitter Reactions: Sri Lanka under pressure going into final day after Mushfiqur Rahim's excellent ton
Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladesh player to amass 5000 Test runs.
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The first session of the fourth day was all about Bangladesh. After finishing the third day at 318/3, the batters continued to play the game with calm and composure and did not let the opposition any chance for a wicket. Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das put up a brilliant partnership as they sailed past the Sri Lankan seamers and spinners. The bowling unit was put under gallons of pressure, and at the end of the first session, all of them remained wicketless.
Mushfiqur kept scoring runs for his side and went on to become the first Bangladesh player to amass 5000 Test runs, and followed it up with his eighth Test century. Sri Lanka were given the required breakthrough by Kasun Rajitha, who sent Das packing as the Bangladeshi innings slowed down. Tamim Iqbal, who returned with the bat after Das’ wicket, couldn’t survive Rajitha’s spell and walked off on the first ball.
Shakib Al Hasan had the task of stabilizing the innings when he entered. Mushfiqur and Shakib got their team back on track by putting some runs on the board, but the pace was slow. Sri Lanka ended the session on a high note and took the upper hand. Bangladesh would have preferred the innings to conclude in a different manner, as they would have liked a few more runs.
Bangladesh scalp two quick wickets before ending the fourth day
However, they piled up 465 runs on the board and held a 68-run advantage at the end of their innings. Sri Lanka fought back effectively with the ball to restrict the hosts, and they came out with a specific strategy in the session that paid off. They did a fantastic job with the ball by restricting Bangladesh from scoring much but had a task in front of them to put up another big total with the bat in the second innings.
Just a few overs into the game, Sri Lanka lost their opening batter, Oshada Fernando, to a run-out, which led to Lasith Embuldeniya taking his position early. It was Taijul Islam who provided Bangladesh with a massive wicket before putting curtains on the day’s play as he scalped Embuldeniya for mere two runs, and Sri Lanka ended the fourth day at 39/2. The fifth day is nicely set up now and the pressure will be on the visitors to make sure they don’t collapse in their second essay.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Congratulations to Mushfiqur Rahim for an incredible century against Sri Lanka in the 1st innings of the 1st Test! #BCB #Cricket #BANvSL
— Farin Islam (@FarinIslamm) May 18, 2022
Congratulation @Mustafiz90 . Well deserve. #5000testruns #BANvSL
— Imran Habib (@KiHabib) May 18, 2022
Super impressive bowling from Kasun Rajitha on a flat pitch nonetheless.#BANvSL
— Ashen Monnankulama (@RockCityOutlaw) May 18, 2022
Why Mushfiqur didn't get out??? Can't sleep in peace#BANvSL (p.s ab mushi ke fans aane se pehle context btao he said that india lost now he can sleep in peace isliye) pic.twitter.com/P9FJgT6OqP
— King 👑 (@kingsoham1706) May 18, 2022
Kasun Rajitha grabbing his oppertunity like #BANvSL pic.twitter.com/h2yiYtKaXl
— Panduka (@pandslfc) May 18, 2022
Test Cricket At 6 Pm! Don't Remember When Was The Last Time I Saw That In Bangladesh.
In 2022 Almost 75% Test In Ban V WI And Pak Went To Last Session Day 5 . In 3 We Were In Position Of Draw Or Win. Lost All 3 .
Tomorrow Another Day 5 Last Session.
Drama, Chaos? #BANvSL
— বাংলার ছেলে 🇧🇩 (@iSoumikSaheb) May 18, 2022
Mushfiqur Rahim's 8th Test ton helps Bangladesh get a crucial lead 👏 https://t.co/6PWyO8k8cF | #BANvSL pic.twitter.com/mp4u9m8GNc
— Omar Faruque (@OmarFar46196492) May 18, 2022
2nd innings century loading for DK @IamDimuth ? #BANvSL #CricketTwitter
😁— Pavan Karunarathne (@pavan_118) May 18, 2022
Bangladesh and Sri lanka have swapped roles. Bangladesh is Sri lanka of pre 2015 and vice versa#BANvSL
— Bash (@bash_but_sad) May 18, 2022
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